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You shape your mouth in readiness and shout the Old Kingdom power-word with all your might: ‘Gloar!’

The concussive shock of your spell hits the Claw of Naar and sends it skittering away across the deck, beyond Zashnor’s reach. The fell dragon shrieks with rage and slashes wildly at the deck with its powerful talons, gouging and scarring its timbers. You rush forwards with your Kai Weapon unsheathed and poised to strike. You are determined to exploit Zashnor’s unfocused fit of anger and slay this evil adversary where it stands.

Turn to 100.